The remains of a British soldier killed fighting in WW1 have been laid to rest – 108 years after his death. Private John Tame ...

In this episode of our animated historical documentary series on Modern Warfare and the Great War, we examine the key reasons behind the United States' entry into World War I. For years, America ...

An appreciative crowd watched the War Memorial Clock Tower centenary service in Amble Town Square on 10 May. The event also ...

The flag Michael Levenston plans to fly if Canadian democracy falters under the weight of threats to sovereignty, extremism ...

Victory in Europe Day, or VE Day, marks the moment on May 8, 1945, when the Second World War came to an end in Europe as Nazi Germany ...

President Trump proclaimed in a post on his social media account that there will be two new holidays, each commemorating the ...

Visit BBC for trusted reporting on the latest world and US news, sports, business, climate, innovation, culture and much more ...

Visit BBC for trusted reporting on the latest world and US news, sports, business, climate, innovation, culture and much more ...

Truman designated May 8 as VE Day and the western allies followed suit, according to the museum. However, the Soviet Union recognizes its Victory Day on May 9 after having a second set of surrender ...

Harris remembered her grandfather, who built their air raid shelter, shouting for them to stop watching planes fighting above them.

He says they hope to have all of the Phase 2 work finished by Memorial Day. He says the flags will up all be that weekend and ...

On Thursday evening, a VE Day concert is taking place at London's Horse Guards Parade to conclude the national commemorations ...